An Agreement with Bibi Dong

Seeing this scene, Yu Xiaogang, outside the Sky Screen, felt utterly unbalanced.

Previously, he could still deceive himself into believing that Qian Xunji's regard for Su Chen was only temporary exploitation.

The Pope's Order and the position of Holy Son were nothing more than empty promises.

As for having Bibi Dong approach Su Chen, it was merely to keep him under control. There was no way Qian Xunji would truly allow Su Chen and Bibi Dong to be together.

But now, Qian Xunji in the Sky Screen had spoken those words himself.

For a moment, Yu Xiaogang's heart was filled with mixed emotions. He stared fixedly at the Sky Screen, his eyes brimming with venom and resentment.

"Why?"

"Why was I only ever beaten, scolded, and thrown out back then?!"

"But now, for this Su Chen, you're willing to marry Bibi Dong off!"

"Qian Xunji, you blind old fool!"

"If you had treated me well back then, how could I have become what I am today? How could I have become the laughingstock of the world?!"

Inside the Pope's Palace.

Bibi Dong watched the scene within the Sky Screen, her face equally filled with disbelief.

In her understanding, Qian Xunji had always coveted her.

Otherwise, why had he driven Xiao Gang away and done something so utterly beastly?

Yet now, Qian Xunji in the Sky Screen seemed like an entirely different person.

Not only did he not stop it, he even took the initiative to bring up an engagement.

"No..."

"This isn't him at all..."

Bibi Dong gritted her teeth, a cold gleam flickering in her eyes.

"How could that beast possibly have such thoughts?!"

Inside the Worship Hall.

Qian Daoliu stood with his hands behind his back, quietly watching the Sky Screen.

After a long while, he let out a soft sigh.

"If only this Su Chen had existed in our world."

"Perhaps many things would not have turned out like this."

Inside the Crown Prince Mansion.

Qian Renxue watched the Sky Screen, her expression growing increasingly strange.

The corner of her mouth twitched slightly as she muttered under her breath:

"Just from watching the Sky Screen..."

"Father married Mother off!"

"What kind of mess is this?!"

[Upon hearing that her teacher intended to arrange an engagement between her and Su Chen, Bibi Dong was too excited to speak.]

[She immediately turned to look at Su Chen beside her, her eyes filled with undisguised surprise and anticipation.]

[Meanwhile, Su Chen frowned slightly.]

[Countless thoughts flashed through his mind in an instant.]

[If he agreed.]

[His relationship with Spirit Hall would indeed become even more secure.]

[In the future, whether it was mobilizing resources or consulting deeper secrets, everything would become much more convenient.]

[But likewise, once the engagement was set, he would be completely bound to Spirit Hall.]

[By then, every action he took would be subject to even more restrictions.]

[And that was clearly not what Su Chen wanted.]

[For the sake of research and becoming stronger, he was destined to travel across the continent in the future.]

[With that thought, Su Chen had already made his decision.]

[However, considering the immense value Bibi Dong's Twin Martial Souls held for his research.]

[If he rejected her too bluntly and caused Bibi Dong to feel hurt or even develop a rift with him, the loss would outweigh the gain.]

[Thus, Su Chen clasped his hands, a trace of apology in his expression as he gently declined.]

["Thank you for your kindness, Your Holiness."]

["But my heart is currently devoted entirely to research and cultivation. I fear I will not marry for at least another decade or more."]

["Dong'er possesses extraordinary talent and a noble status."]

["I truly do not wish to delay her for nothing."]

["Therefore, I ask Your Holiness to withdraw this order."]

[Upon hearing this, the smile on Bibi Dong's face immediately froze.]

[She had clearly never expected Su Chen to refuse.]

[The next moment, she spoke urgently without even thinking.]

["I don't mind!"]

["Really, I don't mind at all!"]

["I'm willing to wait."]

["I can wait however long it takes!"]

[By the end, as Bibi Dong looked at Su Chen, a hint of panic had already entered her eyes.]

[She was afraid.]

[She was not afraid that Su Chen would refuse the engagement.]

[She was afraid that Su Chen had never liked her at all.]

[Su Chen looked at Bibi Dong in this state, fell silent for a moment, then slowly spoke.]

["You may not mind, but I cannot ignore it."]

["The path ahead of me is destined not to remain in Spirit City forever."]

["In the future, I will certainly travel throughout the continent in search of ways to advance my cultivation further."]

["Even I cannot determine how long that process will take."]

["One year, three years, five years, or perhaps even longer—anything is possible."]

["If we set an engagement under such circumstances, it would not be fair to you."]

[Upon hearing this, the light in Bibi Dong's eyes gradually dimmed.]

[Yet Su Chen spoke again at that moment.]

["However."]

["If, in the future, both you and I enter the Titled Douluo realm."]

["And you are still willing by then."]

["I will marry you."]

[As his words fell, the entire hall went silent for a moment.]

[Bibi Dong's eyes, which had already dimmed, lit up again almost instantly.]

[She stared blankly at Su Chen. The disappointment on her face vanished completely, replaced by joy she could not suppress.]

["Alright!"]

["You said it yourself. You are not allowed to take it back!"]

[At that moment, the joy in Bibi Dong's eyes as she looked at Su Chen was nearly overflowing.]

[Meanwhile, Qian Xunji, seated in the position of honor, narrowed his eyes slightly.]

[As an observer, he could see things clearly.]

[Su Chen's words were merely an excuse.]

[Because from beginning to end, he had understood that Su Chen was not someone who cared about romance. His suggestion of an engagement had merely been a test.]

[Now, things had turned out exactly as he expected.]

[Thinking of this, Qian Xunji had no good solution. The more tightly someone like Su Chen was pushed, the more counterproductive it would be.]

[In the end, Qian Xunji merely sighed softly.]

["Very well."]

["Let this matter rest for now."]

["We can discuss it again later."]

[Though Bibi Dong found it somewhat regrettable, Su Chen's promise had already left her satisfied.]

[However, at that moment.]

[Su Chen suddenly clasped his hands again.]

["Your Holiness, I have one more request."]

[Qian Xunji raised his eyes to look at him.]

["Speak."]

[Su Chen spoke calmly.]

["I wish to go out and gain experience."]

[The moment those words were spoken, the smile on Bibi Dong's face froze.]

[Qian Xunji's gaze also deepened in an instant.]

[Yet Su Chen continued as though he had not seen either of their reactions.]

["During this time, I have already read quite a few texts within Spirit Hall."]

["My theories have also developed considerably, but simply remaining in Spirit City is ultimately not enough."]

["If I wish to continue perfecting cultivation methods, I need to personally observe more Soul Beasts and more Soul Masters."]

["Only then can I completely refine all of my theories."]

[Upon hearing this, Qian Xunji did not agree immediately.]

[Bibi Dong, meanwhile, instinctively clenched her sleeve.]